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OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired.
It presents an unfair reflection of many hardworking Southland farmers who work tirelessly to keep animals safe and dry during winter.
The article claims intenive farming in the cold Deep South could damage the image of the dairy industry.
Southland dairy industry leaders admit that a handful of farmers are still not getting winter grazing right but painting every dairy farmer in the region with the same brush isn't fair.
The article unfairly claims that most Southland cattle spend winter on paddocks that are often bare soil. Nothing could further from the truth.
Claims that some Southland farmers were invoiced up to $4000 for winter grazing compliance checks despite not breaching rules are being rejected by Environment Southland.
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